Plants
Cypripedium 'Paul'
Cypripedium 'Paul' is a hybrid hardy orchid with 13-inch tall stalks bearing creamy-white pockets and twisted burgundy-cinnamon sepals. It flowers in mid-spring and is a striking addition to shaded garden areas.
Lantana camara 'Bloomify Rose'
Lantana camara 'Bloomify Rose' is a compact plant with vibrant blooms ranging from pink to orange to yellow. It thrives in full sun and does not produce fruit, making it a low-maintenance choice for summer to fall color in gardens.
Anthurium rugulosum 'Chocolate'
Anthurium rugulosum 'Chocolate' is a compact plant known for its dark chocolate-brown to burgundy foliage. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires consistently moist soil and high humidity. This plant is part of the Anthurium genus, which is popular for its unique and colorful foliage, making it a standout choice for indoor plant collections.
Rotala 'H'ra'
Rotala 'H'ra' is a vibrant aquatic plant likely originating from Vietnam, known for its thin, pointed red or orange leaves. It grows from an ascending stem and thrives under moderate to high lighting, which enhances its vivid coloration. This plant can be grown emersed or submerged, making it a versatile choice for aquariums.
Eryngium giganteum
Eryngium giganteum, native to the Caucasus and Iran, is a striking biennial or short-lived perennial known for its unique, spiky flower heads. Growing up to 3 feet tall, it features pale green conical flowers surrounded by spiny bracts that turn blue as they mature. The plant forms a 2-foot wide rosette of silvery stems and silver-veined bract leaves, adding a dramatic touch to any garden. It thrives in well-drained sites and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Verbena 'Maries Rose'
Verbena 'Maries Rose' is a vigorous hybrid known for its medium red-purple flowers. It is one of the best hybrid verbenas, attracting butterflies and being resistant to rabbits. This plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a robust addition to any garden.
Prunus persica 'Pink Halo'
Prunus persica 'Pink Halo' is a self-pollinating, donut-style peach tree with delectably sweet fruit. It features showy pink blossoms in spring and golden fall color. This tree thrives in USDA zones 6-9 and requires full sun and well-drained soil.
Agave multifilifera 'Starshine'
Agave multifilifera 'Starshine' is a stunning century plant with bright cream-bordered leaves and small white curled hairs. This solitary, non-offsetting plant is native to the high elevations of Chihuahua, Durango, and Sinaloa in Mexico. It is winter-hardy to single-digit Fahrenheit temperatures, although its variegation may reduce its cold tolerance. The plant's unique appearance makes it a striking addition to rock gardens or xeriscaping projects, and it is well-suited for sunny, dry conditions.
Epimedium youngianum 'Royal Flush'
Epimedium youngianum 'Royal Flush' is a charming hybrid plant known for its striking purple-bronze tinted leaves and delicate light lavender flowers that appear in mid-spring. As the season progresses, the foliage matures to a lush green, forming a tight, semi-evergreen clump about 2 feet wide. This plant is deer-resistant and thrives in dry shade, making it an excellent choice for groundcover in shaded garden areas. Its unique foliage and flower color make it a standout in cottage and rock gardens, while its resilience and low maintenance needs appeal to gardeners seeking easy-care perennials.
Dracula 'Black Soul'
Dracula 'Black Soul' is a mysterious plant, possibly an orchid, known for its deep, dark foliage or flowers with velvety textures. It thrives in shadowy, humid environments and is a coveted specimen among horticulturists for its striking, almost black coloration.
Bambusa multiplex
Bambusa multiplex is a heat-loving, deer-resistant clumping bamboo that can be grown as an ornamental grass in colder climates. It remains evergreen above 15°F and is suitable for a variety of garden settings.
Trillium recurvatum 'Arcadia'
Trillium recurvatum 'Arcadia' is a North American native plant introduced in 2013, known for its heavily mottled silver and olive foliage. In late March, it produces short, dark purple flowers that add a striking contrast to its leaves. This vigorous grower is ideal for shaded garden areas and is resistant to rabbits. Its unique patterned foliage makes it a popular choice for cottage and fairy gardens. The plant is also suitable for dry shade conditions, adding ornamental value to any garden setting.
Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus Superior'
Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus Superior' is a tall, slender perennial known for its massive purple to rose-pink blooms with raised centers. This sun-loving plant is butterfly-friendly and drought-tolerant, making it a resilient choice for gardens. It is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9 and grows up to 40 inches tall, offering vibrant color and wildlife attraction without the need for deadheading.
Prunus persica 'Fay Elberta'
Prunus persica 'Fay Elberta' is a freestone peach variety known for its moderately sweet and juicy fruit. It requires 700 chill hours and is self-pollinating, making it adaptable to a wide range of hardiness zones. The tree produces pink flowers in spring and is productive for over 100 years, thriving in well-drained, fertile soil with full sun.
Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia
Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia is a native perennial with narrower leaves than its species. It produces striking blue flowers in late spring, creating a beautiful display. This plant is adaptable to both sun and shade, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Agave salmiana var. ferox 'Asperrima'
Grown from seed collected near La Escondida, Mexico, these winter-hardy natural hybrids grow to 5 feet tall and 12 feet wide. They have grey-green coloration, upturned leaf tips, and produce scant few pups at the clump base.
Helleborus 'Snow White'
Helleborus 'Snow White' is a vigorous hybrid between Helleborus x hybridus and Helleborus niger, featuring flat white flowers that age to reddish-pink in cool weather. This deer-resistant plant thrives in hot climates and is sterile, propagated by tissue culture. Its intermediate foliage combines traits from both parent plants, making it a unique addition to shaded garden areas.
Philodendron verrucosum 'Melon'
Philodendron verrucosum 'Melon' features broad, heart-shaped leaves with a deep green, velvety texture. It thrives in warm, humid conditions and prefers indirect but bright light. This plant requires support for climbing and is known for its air-purifying benefits, making it a popular choice for indoor spaces.
Dionaea muscipula 'Galaxy'
Dionaea muscipula 'Galaxy' is a rare Venus flytrap cultivar with recurved traps that press flat against the soil. It requires full sun and distilled water, withstanding temperatures from 20°F to 80°F. This plant needs winter dormancy, during which traps turn black and die back.
Helleborus hybridus 'Romantic Getaway'
Helleborus hybridus 'Romantic Getaway' features white flowers with a dark burgundy central blotch, blooming in late winter. This drought-resistant plant is valuable as a winter evergreen groundcover and provides nectar for honeybees.
Allium sativum 'Musik Porcelain'
Allium sativum 'Musik Porcelain' is a type of hardneck garlic known for its large cloves and medium spiciness. It features smooth, tightly wrapped bulbs and is particularly hardy, thriving in zones 3-9. This variety is ideal for cooler climates and is best planted in the fall for an early summer harvest. It is renowned for its rich musky flavor and excellent storage capabilities, lasting 7-9 months. The plant matures in about 290 days and typically produces 4-5 cloves per bulb.
Begonia 'On Top Pink Halo'
Begonia 'On Top Pink Halo' features pure cream petals with a pink halo and dark bronze leaves. It blooms throughout the growing season and grows to 12 inches tall and wide, adding a touch of elegance to gardens.
Hibiscus 'Starry Night'
Hibiscus 'Starry Night' is a cold-hardy plant with pale pink blooms featuring a dark red eye and veining, reaching 8 inches across. It blooms from midsummer through fall and has dark purple, almost black foliage. Growing 3-4 feet tall and wide, it is tolerant of moist soil and salt, making it suitable for a variety of garden settings. This hibiscus attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, adding vibrant life to the landscape.
Soehrensia huascha
Soehrensia huascha, also known as Baboons' cucumber, is a drought-tolerant cactus with a preference for sunny areas and well-draining soil. It is easy to grow and cold hardy, producing noticeable growth each year with proper care. This cactus thrives in full sun and requires periods of drought between waterings, making it suitable for xeriscaping.
Polystachya bella
Polystachya bella is an orchid species known for its diverse forms and attractive flowers. It is appreciated for the variety of colors and patterns in its blooms, making it a captivating addition to any orchid collection.